Paradise Found

Bandicoot Cove #3

by Vivian Arend

Fate is a wind that can change at the drop of a heart…Bandicoot Cove, Book 2Paige has enjoyed every no-strings-attached minute with her two Australian lovers, Trent and Mason. Over the past eleven months, they’ve surfed, hiked…and explored their seemingly limitless sexual chemistry. Her lovers’ invitation to the opening of a new resort comes at the ideal time, because in a few days she’s returning to Canada. It’ll be a fitting swan song for their easygoing relationship. A chance to fulfill a few fantasies and then escape before her men realize she’s broken the rules by falling in love with them both. Better to take flight than be forced to choose. Unaware of Paige’s self-imposed deadline, Trent and Mason scheme to get Paige on their yacht for a once-in-a-lifetime voyage with one goal in break the news that they’re ready for something more than casual—and hope she doesn’t run like hell. It’s a delicate operation that’ll require close attention to which way her emotional winds are blowing. One wrong word, and their paradise-perfect arrangement could be lost in an instant. This book starts with the heat turned way up high. Two men entirely focused on one woman’s pleasure. One woman stepping outside the box to please her men. An exotic resort suite featuring an erotic piece of furniture that makes ménage a trois even hotter than usual. Really.

Genres: Romance, Menage, Erotica, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Ebooks

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2017

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend loves to share the products of her over-active imagination with her readers. She writes contemporary, western, and light-hearted paranormal romances. The stories are humorous yet emotional, usually with a large cast of family or friends, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Vivian lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband of many years—her inspiration for every hero and a willing companion for all sorts of adventures.

Reviews

[Carol [Goodreads Addict] · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paradise Found is book two in the Bandicoot Cove series by Vivian Arend.

Paige Kingston is from Canada but is in Australia on visa working as a pastry chef. For the last year she has been in a sort of for fun only relationship with two of the most handsome men she has ever known, Mason and Trent. They live and work two hours away from Paige so they only get to see each other every couple of weeks. But, for the last year, these three have had exciting adventures both outside of the bedroom and inside. They all three share the love of exploring the outdoors and Mason and Trent fulfill every need Paige could have. The problem is that over the last year, what was supposed to be only a fun only relationship, somewhere turned into much more, for Paige anyway. She has fallen in love. There is no way she could ever choose one of them and she doesn’t think they feel the same way for her. So, after this weekend, she has to say good-bye.



Trent’s sister is managing a glamorous resort on Billy Island called Bandicoot Cove. It is getting ready for the grand opening so they have invited special guests for a “soft” opening. Trent, Mason and Paige are invited. Paige knows that this weekend is the final time she will have with her two men and is determined to make every one of their fantasies come true.

Trent and Mason can hardly believe how lucky they were to meet Paige. She has become so important to them, they are both in love with her. They have a big plan to reveal to Paige this weekend, a plan that they want her to be a part of, for the rest of their lives. Now all they have to do is tell her. But you know how plans are! They rarely go as you think they should.



Vivian Arend is a new to me author. I was looking at her book list and I have had several of her books on my list but just haven’t gotten to them. Wow, did I ever enjoy this book. I thought their story was beautifully told. Don’t get me wrong, it was hot, hot, hot! But in this short amount of pages, she managed to get me to fall in love with these three. The only thing I might have liked is a little epilogue just because I loved them so much I would have liked to get a glimpse of their future. This was a fun, sexy, sweet story that I loved. I most definitely need to get to some of those other books of hers I’ve been wanting to read.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Canadian Paige has spent the last year working in Australia as a pastry chef, she's loved every minute of her time there, especially the time she has spent in the arms of not one but two gorgeous men, Trent and Mason. They went into their affair knowing it was a year of no strings fun but now Paige has fallen for them both the thought of leaving them to return to Canada is breaking her heart. Luckily for her she isn't the only one who feels that way and Trent and Mason have booked them all a weekend at the Bandicoot Cove resort where they're hoping to convince her to stay with them long term.

Paradise Found is a short but spicy read from Vivian Arend and I loved every minute of it. It's a novella so I was worried there wouldn't be enough time to develop a believable triad relationship but because the characters are already in a relationship at the start of the story the author is able to show what a great connection they all have right from the beginning. Trent and Mason are best friends who share everything together and they have fallen hard for Paige but worry she won't be interested in a long term relationship with both of them. Paige on the other hand has fallen hard for the two very different men and is dreading the thought of saying goodbye to either of them. The sex was hot, the romance was surprisingly sweet and this menage story hit the spot perfectly. I definitely need to check out the rest of the Bandicoot Cove series asap.

[Marta Cox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another hot story from this author and whilst I'm not a big fan of ménage it's the way these characters are written that made it so easy to read. Paige might have thought all she could have with her Australian hunks was this brief time together but it's clear how heart wrenching it's going to be when their time together ends. Do Trent and Mason want to say goodbye to their luscious new playmate? Absolutely not but just how do they convince Paige that what they share is nothing transient? Cue passion in spades, add in dialogue to make you smile and yes this story might not be the longest but it's a sweet romance with feeling and thankfully a very happy ending
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are my honest opinion

[Talltree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and sexy menage romance novella read!!
4.5 stars!!

[Sandy S · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars--

ABOUT THE BOOK: Re-release June 12, 2017
Original Release: August 2011

Paige’s two Australian lovers, Trent and Mason, have fulfilled her every fantasy over the past eleven months. A vacation on the exotic Bandicoot Cove Island resort will be a fitting end for what was supposed to be their no-strings-attached relationship. And she has to end it, because she’s broken the rules and fallen in love with both of her men. It’s better to leave them both than be forced to choose.

Trent and Mason have plans for Paige. They want more than what they all agreed to at the beginning of their bit of laidback erotic fun, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to convince Paige to give in.

It's a delicate operation that'll require close attention to detail to take their paradise-perfect arrangement to the next level.

Each book in the Bandicoot Cove series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

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REVIEW: 3.5 stars--PARADISE FOUND by Vivian Arend is the second novella in the multi-authored contemporary adult BANDICOOT COVE erotic, romance series. This is Canadian pastry chef Paige Kingston, and Australian’s Trent and Mason’s story line.

NOTE: PARADISE FOUND is a M/F/M romance with sexually graphic scenes of ménage romance.

Told from three third person perspectives (Paige, Trent and Mason) PARADISE FOUND focuses on the ménage relationship between Paige, Trent and Mason. A special invitation to the resort island of Bandicoot Cove brings together a group of friends on behalf of Trent’s sister Kylie. Sparks will fly between our trio knowing Paige will return to Canada when their mini-vacation is over.

Trent and Mason are best mates (friends), in love with the same woman, and both are hoping to make the relationship more permanent. Paige’s visa is running out, and our heroine believes that the love she feels equally for both men may not be shared in return. When Paige gets wind of Trent and Mason’s plans for the future, our heroine decides it is time to go home, leaving the men to venture forward on their own. What ensues is the fall out when secrets are kept in the hopes of surprising Paige with a chance for a future together with both men in her life.

PARADISE FOUND is an erotic story of romance with graphically detailed sexual scenarios of M/F/M situations. The $ex scenes are intimate, intense and provocative-both men love Paige and want to spend the rest of their lives together but keeping secret their plans for the future causes a breakdown in communication and a brokenhearted Paige on the run.

Vivian Arend’s PARADISE FOUND is a sexy and spicy story line with lively and inventive $ex scenes where three people discover the intimacy and romance of their ongoing relationship. The premise is energetic; the romance is sensual and passionate; the characters are colorful and spirited. My only issue is the lack of any true character building as the story line focuses on the relationship and a few hours in the life.

Copy supplied for review.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I enjoyed this novella SO MUCH. I felt like I was able to connect more with the characters than in the first book in this standalone series. Where, in that one, the three characters were coming together (*ahem*) for the first time during their trip to Bandicoot Cove — these characters had an established arrangement. I think that made it easier for me to believe and get behind.

I thought the character development was pretty good, for a novella. (Hey, there’s only so much you can do in 130 pages.) Paige, Trent and Mason were great characters. They were believable and so was the arrangement/relationship between them. They had tons of passion and their scenes were SUPER HOT. *fans self* But, more than that, there was an emotional connection between the three that made it easy for me to buy into this being real and not just a vacation fling.

If you’re looking for something hot and dirty and ménage is your thing — and if you’re looking for a touch of feels with your smut — look no further. This was a good one!

I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

FAVORITE QUOTES

How many more times would she have before this weekend was over? How many times to try and tell them without words how much they meant to her? Because falling in love had never been part of their agreement.

“I love how you look at me. As if I’m more delicious than anything you’ve ever cooked up in the kitchen.”

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for a short sexy, smutty read this is the book to grab! I really liked the dynamic between the trio, but hated how they all were hiding things. Granted the guys had a better secret, I just wish that they would have told Paige about it sooner, would have made things go smoother and they would have been able to enjoy their sexy times more. I did like that when the guys did come clean Paige was all for what they were proposing. I'm sure their next adventure is set to be spectacular!

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

Very hot ménage. MFM. Australian influenced dialogue.

This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Dar · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, it had lots of sexy times, and a good story, likable characters. There wasn't anything bad about the book, and there wasn't anything spectacular about the book. It was a good read about an occasional fling becoming a HEA

[Megan =^..^= · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely sexy menage romance with a good story, and likable characters that you can't help but be drawn in by. Highly recommend.

[Ni_kii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paige is planning to make her stay at Bandicoot Cove one she will never forget. Aware that her fling with the gorgeous Trent and Mason will soon be over, she vows to make this trip a memory that will last a lifetime. Truth is, she’s fallen hook line and sinker for the pair of Ozzie's, but she knows her time in Australia will soon be over, so plans to make all their fantasies come true in what little time they have left together. Trent and Mason have a plan. They have both fallen for the lovely Canadian, and plan to use Trent’s sisters’ grand opening to convince her that what they have together is for keeps. Can they use the beautiful resort to quell her fears that they can never be more than just sex? And how will she react to the thought of a more permanent relationship with the two hotties.

This is book two of this fantastic series and is the book written by the author I am most familiar with out of the three. Paige is a fantastic character. Uninhibited, a little insecure and a complete sweetheart, I adored her from the second we met her dressed in a French Maid’s uniform, pretending to clean the room (Trent’s fantasy is to have sex with a French maid). She is so sexually generous with them, because she loves them so much, so the fantasies she wants to fulfil aren’t hers, they are theirs. Her issue isn’t that she is in love with them both, her issue is that she may be forced to chose just the one of them, killing part of her heart, along with their friendship.

Trent and Mason are sweethearts. The central issue with these is these two is that they want Paige to be with them permanently, but they have no idea as to how. Both of these hunks worship the ground she walks on, would do almost anything for her (as can be shown by Masons reaction Trent having sex with the maid :D) and love the fact that she fits so well into their lives. For a second, Trent does feel a little weird about sharing the woman he loves with his best friend. That is until Mason puts his mind at ease

“I like doing stuff with you. It’s...right. We fit, and I don’t see any reason why we can’t keep doing things together. Even important things like getting married and having a family”

As with the first story, I didn’t see much character development with these two but I got a good sense of what lovely men they were by their treatment of Paige. Mason is protective and possessive whereas Trent is fun-loving and affectionate. A head-turning combination! The fella’s have good intentions but, like in any good plan, there are many stumbling blocks. They try to keep their plan to seduce her into submission a complete surprise; of course that comes back to bite them on the arse.

I had no complaints with this book. There is no mystery, no ridiculous sub-plots or random twists that made me want to scream. This is just a story of people falling in love unexpectedly, taking a casual relationship into something perfect. Of course, the major problem with their relationship is that there are three of them in it! They all felt they were fine sharing when they were just having sex, but is it normal to share a long-term partner? (Why settle for just one hot Ozzie when you can have two?)

The sex scenes in this book were the type to make your palms sweaty and your pulse race; we have M/F, M/F/M, anal, oral...all the usual culprits. A fab read..but look up a tantra chair BEFORE you begin....it will make the whole thing easier on your head :)

[Drmgrl99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I told you Kylie's story (Exotic Indulgence) about her and her three delicious men, now I'm gonna tell you about her brother Trent and his story.

Trent has been given the greatest gift from his sister Kylie. He and his best friend - Mason along with their guest -Paige have been invited to Bandicoot Cove Resort's soft opening. This is perfect timing for Trent, he and Mason have a proposition for Paige and what a better place to make it than in this paradise.

Trent, a Customs diver is full of adventure and always up for fun while Mason is the smart/romantic type, which helps since he is a romance writer. Since they were kids Mason and Trent have done everything together. So when they come to the conclusion that their summer time fling has grown into something more they are confident that they can make it work. Now all they need to do is convince her.

Paige is a Canadian pastry chef that's in Australia to experience life. She doesn't expect to come across two hunky Aussie men. She also doesn't expect to fall for both these men at once. She knows stuff like this only happens in fairy tales and doesn't last, but she still can't help her heart from falling and falling hard.

Trent and Mason have decided it's time for their adventure with Paige needs to sail in another direction and what better place to start off this adventure than at Bandicoot Cove Resort.

Once again I LOVED this book! Vivian Arend takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions with this one. One minute your on a sexual high (be on the look out for "the chair", that's all I'm saying) and the next you're laughing at the cute banter between the three of them have with each other, to being so made at the characters for heartbreaking moments.

This is a great addition to the series and we even get a sneak peek at the famous Nick Blackthorne... sigh... Which I hear we will see more of him in Tropical Sin by Lexxie Couper.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, Vivian Arend, you do know how to bring the heat. *fans self* Trent, Mason and Paige were deliciously sexy. I thoroughly enjoyed their interactions - both in and out of bed. Not that they spent much time in bed, exactly. But really, who'd want to limit themselves to the bedroom when they have a gorgeous Australian resort and a sexy couch at their fingertips?

In the first book, we saw Kylie find a way to make her relationships with her three men work. This time around we have Kylie's brother Trent and his best friend Mason who want to find a way to show their girl Paige that she's more than just a fuck-buddy. They're all a little scared to tell one another that their feelings have deepened (except Mason - he's hilariously forthcoming) and keeping these particular secrets might just end up driving Paige away before Mason and Trent can explain what they have planned. It's equal parts sweet and sexy and Vivian Arend captures Paige's heartbreak at the possibility of losing both men nicely.

I pretty much adore menage books. They're steamy and, if done correctly, they show how effective communication can make a triad work. Vivian Arend does it correctly. She brings the heat and she throws in a dash of nerves to make you feel for her characters. Well done, madam. Well done!

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

[Heather in FL · Rating 3 out of 5]

There must be something in the air at Bandicoot Cove. Well, I guess this one didn't have anything to do with letting inhibitions go, because Paige has been carrying on with Mason and Trent for a year. But at Bandicoot Cove, she's going to give everything she has for her last weekend with them in Australia before she returns to Canada. She doesn't realize that Mason and Trent have turned a corner in their relationship just as she has... they've fallen in love, but each party thinks the other is just in it for fun. Mason and Trent plan to ask Paige to make things more permanent, but before they can, Paige learns something that makes her think they plan to just cast her aside.

So, while I enjoyed this story in a general sense, I think I didn't get a good enough feel for the characters' longing for each other. The fire, the passion. Sure, they all had sex together -- what's a menage story without that? I just didn't really feel much between the characters beyond that.

[Michelle the Romance Witch · Rating 4 out of 5]

not a bad short novella. I would have loved to see more about the characters, but i guess when you start a story with all the characters already involved-even in love- there's not too much development to work with. I would also have loved to see Trent's reaction to Kylie's polyamorous relationship... Who knew those tendencies ran in families? :)

[Kahea · Rating 3 out of 5]

***3 Stars***

I’m a huge fan of Vivian Arend’s Rocky Mountain House series, and it’s spin offs, and have also enjoyed the handful of her PNR books, so it was a no brainer for me to pick up Paradise Found and for a novella, I found it to be an enjoyable read. It was a fun, quick and very smexy read and I liked Paige, Trent and Mason when they were together. I could see why they were into each other and could understand how they could fall in love with each other. But as much as I enjoyed it, I did have a couple of issues. The first centers around the “secrets” they are keeping from each other. I understood the why of it all, but after awhile I got bored with it and just wanted them to come clean. The other falls under the “It’s not you, it’s me” category. I LOVE a good menage story. I do. I find it all kinds of hot and when the three can and want to make it work, it’s like the best thing EVER!. BUT I’m all about it being a true menage where all three people involved are into one another not only emotionally, but sexually/physically/intimately. It doesn’t have to start out that way, but that’s how I like things to end up (Example: Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James). It’s definitely a personal preference and not a reflection on Ms. Arend’s writing in any way, which I absolutely love.. So, if you aren’t as picky as I am about the whole menage relationship thing, and are looking for a quick, smexy and fun read then make sure you grab this one!

~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley ~

[Trader (RedHotBlueReads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This novella is hot, hot, hot! The temp gets turned up almost immediately in this story of two best friends and the woman who loves them both.

Paige is an adventurous soul who has been enjoying the attentions of two gorgeous Australian men who are willing to share. The three together have plenty of fun of the adult kind but Paige's time in Australia is coming to an end. She's in love with both Trent and Mason, and she's trying not to let her sadness at leaving them both ruin their last weekend together.

What Paige doesn't know is that Trent and Mason have both fallen for her too, and they plan to take the relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, Paige overhears something that has her running from her two lovers and she'll have to make a decision if she wants to keep her two men.

I love stories that investigate the "what if" of a poly-relationship and Paradise Found does a very steamy job of it! I will say that the book is almost non-stop erotic activities, so be prepared. This was a full-of-heat afternoon read that left me happy for Paige, Trent & Mason.

An ARC was provided for review.

[Lilith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I give it a 2 because it wasn't adult enough for me. I'm not a fan of the assumption/miscommunication, running away and then chasing someone to come back and have the big moment. Just communicate.

(Spoilers, or perhaps a warning ahead) So Paige planned to just leave the country with no notice instead of telling the guys how she felt yet got mad when she found out they planned a 6-month boat trip but didn't ask her to join them. Her entire inner monologue is about her leaving back to the US in a few days and she's choosing to not say how she feels. She was ready to ditch them anyway, what's the issue?? As the young people say, 'the math aint mathing.'

And the guys, just not telling her how they felt about her or how they planned to ask her to go on the 6-month boat trip with them.

They were all annoying. Just a bunch of scared adults in love and not communicating. If I wanted that, I'd read Young Adult fiction or teen character types, not books for adults.

I continued the series because the last book surprised me, but this one just followed a bunch of my least favorite tropes. I will not continue the series.

[Teresa Christianson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trent, Mason and Paige are awesome. I loved this story.

They have been together as often as possible for the last year wth a sex only relationship. Now feels are involved and secrets are being kept. With her time up, she is set to return to Canada. Trent and Mason have bought a ship and plan to ask her to come with them for the next six months as they sail the coast of Australia but there is a huge misunderstanding before they get the chance to talk to her and she leave. Will they be able to get to her before it's late? Will they be able to explain what their plans are and get her to explain why she left?

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paradise Found is the perfect menage novella. Characters Mason and Trent are best friend that carry a relationship with Paige that they are ready to make more permanent. Paige is tired of the no string relationship she has with Mason and Trent because her feeling for both men have grown. She plans to end things before her heart get even more broken. Mason and Trent have no plans to lose their one of a kind girl. This novel is short, sweet. and a whole lot steamy. It was a 4 star read for me.

(ARC provided by NetGalley and Entangled Publishing in exchanged for an honest review)

[Lexee Toste · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story starts off with a bang and just keeps going! lol. It is hot and quick as Paige, Trent and Mason have all been dating each other for months now though it was supposed to be casual though all have caught feelings that have not shared that with everyone. Trent and Mason have talked to each other being best friends for many years and have made a plan to tell her how they feel, that they want more and invite her to go on their boating adventure/trip. Things are definitely hot between these three as they explore things together. This story flowed smoothly and was a quick, hot read that I enjoyed.
The narrator did a good job with the story and characters.

[One Book at a Time! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to netgalley.com for the ARC of this book.
The beginning was so good and it just sets the scene for the rest of the book. Why did they have to wait so long to have the talk. I thought for sure someone would have let the "L" word slip out and make it interesting. Oh goodness the chair in the suite was hot! It was a quick, steamy read. You have to keep reading so you know what happens and if they will all stay together or not.

[Hsu Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
Paige was ready to take her relationship w/ Trent & Mason to the next level.
She is also afraid.
What if they don't have feeling for her?
Trent & Mason were ready to propose to Paige.
They don't want to lose her. They want to take the next step.
Miscommunications occur + Paige flees.
Trent + Mason go after her + propose.
Very sweet read. The couple were cute.
Loved the ending!

[Cctheday · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mason, Trent, and Paige

This was not my first MFM book and it wont be the last. I think my biggest problem with this book is it felt like the whole book was just sex with a little bit of story thrown in. I found my self skipping over sex scenes and that's saying a lot since this was only a novella. The plot twist felt forced. I wished that the author spent a little more time hatching our a story line that alone would have me adding more stars to my review.

[Jamoz23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read this series before but I like this authors writing style.
A very enjoyable read with a good story and interesting characters but filled with so much sex it got a bit boring for me. I speed through most of the sex scenes to find out what was going to happen with their relationship.
This is my honest review of this book.

[Nikki Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paige, Mason, and Trent have been enjoying a carefree threesome relationship but when they go to Bandicoot Bay to support Trent’s sister as the manager of a new resort’s time to make some crucial decisions with regards to their relationship. Read this book to find out what happens to them! Beware the sex in this book is HOT, HOT, HOT!

[Jamoz23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read this series before but I like this authors writing style.
A very enjoyable read with a good story and interesting characters but filled with so much sex it got a bit boring for me. I speed through most of the sex scenes to find out what was going to happen with their relationship.
This is my honest review of this book.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paradise found is Mason, Paige, and Trent's story. The three have had a great time for the past year. Now they are having one last getaway before Paige has to go home to Canada. The boys have another idea in-store for her.

It's a quick, hot, and juicy. Its a good story and can't wait for more.

[Rae Latte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A novella series that focuses on one woman who has fallen in love with two men. Can she have them both? Anything is possible in paradise.

A steamy story that pushes the boundaries and singe your e-reader. A steamy summer read!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A long-term menage romance done right. Really right. I loved Paige, Trent, and Mason. Just really loved all three!